Central Act

The Oil Industry (Development) Act, 1974

An Act to provide for the establishment of a Board for the development of oil industry and for that purpose to levy a duty of excise on crude oil and natural gas and for matters connected therewith.

Act number47 of 1974
Enacted1974-09-26
In force from1974-09-26
MinistryMinistry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Sections32
Schedules2
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When did the The Oil Industry (Development) Act, 1974 come into force?

It came into force on 1974-09-26, having been enacted on 1974-09-26.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

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